- User xie_xie_xie - Date 2009-11-06 23:06 - Subject MEME!!! - Security Public - Tags memage

I just got home from a family birthday celebration... this is late for me, LOL!

SO I'M GOING TO MEME NOW!

- User xie_xie_xie - Date 2009-11-06 16:25 - Subject Around the world with Brian and Justin again - Security Public - Tags around the world

Wow, I haven't done this in ages!

For anyone who is new, let me explain what this is. I have a website called BrianJustinLove.com, and this is a little chart showing where in the world the most recent site visitors came from. Is your country there?

- User qaf_pets (posted by xie_xie_xie) - Date 2009-11-06 16:10 - Subject Snow and Shadow, by Thyme... - Security Public - Tags kitten!fic

Now that we've had the "big reveal" in the Weather/Vacation challenge at qaf_challenges , be sure to check out the fic called "Snow and Shadow" by Thyme.... it's about Brian, Justin, Gus and a kitten... and a snow storm! Just adorable.

It's in multiple chapters, but each one links along from the previous one.

Snow and Shadow, by Thyme

- User xie_xie_xie - Date 2009-11-06 15:35 - Subject Holiday fic master list - Security Public - Tags qaf fic

I noticed that I had quite a lot of QAF fic related to the holiday season, which I'm defining as Halloween through New Year's Day. I decided to create a master list to link to from my fic index page. Nothing new here. :)

- User qaf_challenges (posted by _alicesprings) - Date 2009-11-07 09:00 - Subject NEW CHALLENGE! - Security Public

Announcing the new challenge theme... Friends and Lovers.

Thanks to bksbracelet, who suggested the theme! If you have any theme suggestions, just leave a comment HERE on IJ, or HERE on LJ.

This challenge will also be open to graphics makers (icons, banners, wallpapers or colourbars are accepted) and vidders!

Sign-ups close on November 16 and submissions are due on December 13.

If you'd like to sign up, please leave a comment!

- User xie_xie_xie - Date 2009-11-06 11:52 - Subject Heat Wave - Security Public - Tags qaf fic

This was my entry to the "Weather/Vacation" challenge at qaf_challenges. It was beta'd by testdog65, and it's about a very, very hot post-513 day in Pittsburgh.

If pool!sex offends you, definitely don't read it. And if you like it, I'd love to hear from you! I've had a long horrible year and getting back to writing has been a wonderful feeling... knowing you're reading makes it better!

Original post and comments here.

( Heat Wave, by Xie... )

- User qaf_challenges (posted by _alicesprings) - Date 2009-11-06 17:32 - Subject WEATHER/VACATION MASTERLIST! - Security Public

The authors in the Weather/Vacation Challenge have now been revealed! I'll post a full list of writers and links to their stories under the cut, and this post will also be put in the memories here for future reference.

The authors are now free to reply to comments on their fic, and cross post them if they wish. To encourage more readers and writers, a link back to qaf_challenges when you do this would be much appreciated!

I'll be announcing a new challenge soon and I'd love to get lots of sign-ups, so spread the word!

( Fic Links )

- User xie_xie_xie - Date 2009-11-05 19:38 - Subject Question about England - Security Public

I am working on the next couple of chapters of "Directions," and I was wondering if some lovely British fangirl could tell me -- is there a typical time that a university would be closed for the Christmas season? Or would it vary from school to school?

Thanks so much!

- User qaf_challenges (posted by _alicesprings) - Date 2009-11-06 09:17 - Subject POLL RESULTS - Security Public

Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll!

From the results, and the comments, I've decided to keep the challenges anonymous at this time. In order to make this strategy as effective as possible I'd like to ask that in future challenges authors do not name their betas when thanking them. Please save that for when you cross-post.

Also, I'm going to hold a yearly amnesty. Authors can submit fics they may have started for a challenge but ran out of time and didn't finish, or people can choose one of the past themes to write for. It will be like an annual Second Chance Challenge.

I'd like to run a new theme next, so the amnesty will take place after the next challenge. Speaking of which, due to popular demand I'm opening the next challenge up to graphics makers and vidders.

I'll also continue to post to both IJ and LJ at this time.

- User vl_redreign - Date 2009-11-05 12:52 - Subject A WTF!??! and an Are You Serious??? - Security Public

First, the WTF:

One shooter in custody, two at large in Ft Hood shootings

This is breaking right now. The schools in the area are on lockdown and the post is, as well. Stay safe, flisters in the area!



And while I was at HuffPo following up on the first story, I saw this: Parents want threesome episode blocked from CW

Okay, so Gossip Girl, which I don't watch, has an episode coming up where three of the characters engage in a menage a troi. A parents group, Parents Television Council, is asking for the episode to be pre-empted or pulled, cause Susie and Jimmy's eyes might fall out.

Note to Stoopid Parents: The BEST way to ensure that your kids will do something that you don't want them to do is to POINT IT OUT IN A LOUD AND PUBLIC MANNER. Jesus, the ratings for that episode are gonna be off the hook!!!

And your fear that Susie and Jimmy might wanna have group sex? They probably already are. *shrugs* I'm just saying.

- User qaf_marathons (posted by etextraordinary) - Date 2009-11-05 17:15 - Subject Episode 104 - Security Public - Mood bouncy

So it sounds like most people are game for moving the marathon to Sunday the 8th of November this week. I was thinking, same time-so 8pm CET (2pm East Coast/11am West Coast). I look forward to seeing everyone there!

- User qafmaniac - Date 2009-11-05 15:15 - Subject Mickie B. Ashling's new book and a matching book vid - Security Public - Location home - Mood busy - Tags book vid cutting cords

I was busy with something else these last few days.... ;)

Coming soon!



( Watch Book Vid Here )

- User zaipixie - Date 2009-11-04 21:48 - Subject I finally did it!! - Security Public - Mood giddy - Tags blogg

Every five years I chop all my hair off, but the last time I did it I got a hairdresser that didn't know what the hell she was doing. This time I got a genius with scissors! I'm so happy I can't even stop grinning!!

( I CUT MY EFFIN' HAIR OFF!! )

- User xie_xie_xie - Date 2009-11-04 08:22 - Subject Rebel's fic - Security Public

I think I might try to channel one of Rebel's angelically-transmitted fics, but although I have vast experience acting as typist for fics psychically communicated by dogs, I have yet to post one communicated posthumously.

Should I post them under his hounded  name in his journal? It feels... weird. Which given the context of the question might be a given, but.... what do you think, oh my darling readers?

- User qaf_marathons (posted by etextraordinary) - Date 2009-11-04 15:35 - Subject Episode 104 - Security Public

Hey fellow marathoners! I have some sad news. I have a work party/meeting on Friday night, and I won't be able to make the marathon. Does someone else want to post it and manage everything? Otherwise if we want to move it to another night (Sunday night, for example) I could still post everything and such.

*kisses*

- User not_yet_defined - Date 2009-11-03 17:33 - Subject (no subject) - Security Public

ACK~!!! I have just briefly peaked into the challenge at qaf_scavenger and there is SO MUCH graphicy goodness I don't know what to upload first!

- User not_yet_defined - Date 2009-11-03 16:11 - Subject (no subject) - Security Public

OMG I MISSED THE INTERNETS AND ALL OF YOU!!!

I've been tv and internetless for a week. IT'S BEEN HORRIBLE. And then my phone went out on me too. So I didn't even have internet access there. *sobs* But it did give me some time to do things I should do. I like move into our new house!!

Currently it's a disaster of boxes and half unpacked boxes spewing their contents in all directions. As soon as it's not I shall post pics.

The Uverse man was here today installing everything. Which means C did not get a chance to sleep (she works nights) which means I can't wake her up and ask her why our pretty new TV apparently has no sound. I've tried everything. Pretty HD picture, but no words coming out of it.

And I can't ask her why the internets are SO SLOW. But at least I have them. WOOOHOOO~!!!!!!

I'm sure I have missed out on tons. And unpacking will leave me little time to catch up...but I'm going to try.

BECAUSE OMG I HAVE MISSED YOU MY FLIST!!!!!!

- User happier_bunny - Date 2009-11-03 17:03 - Subject (no subject) - Security Public

HI guys!

I'm sorry I just disappeared after posting all the treats from the FALL CONTEST.

I had some further complications with Champ. He ended up in the ER on Halloween night and spent the weekend there. Then, yesterday morning, I picked him up and immediately transported him to a specialty hospital where he had an appointment with a specialist in internal medicine. (BTW, if you're in Michigan, I cannot recommend Oakland Veterinary Referral Hospital enough.) It was decided by the doctor, myself and my two consultants (my sister and my BFF Xie) that he needed surgery to place a stomach feeding tube. (Supposedly, this will make feeding and medicating my beloved kitty easier and more effective. Please cross your fingers!)

Anyway, I just got the call and surgery went fine. Champ is groggy but awake and hopefully he'll be coming home tomorrow.

Thank you so much to everyone who sent me private messages, left comments or sent me emails. I appreciate you all more than you could possibly know!

♥

- User ai_graphics (posted by zaipixie) - Date 2009-11-03 13:00 - Subject Two SPN icons and a wallpaper.... - Security Public - Mood relaxed - Tags icons, spn, wallpapers

...is not much, I know. But I want to keep up the posting pace I've gotten into - and this is all I have to offer at the moment.

No teasers - cus' there's not much to tease about!

( Ya'll have to click the cut to see them. )

- User qaf_challenges (posted by _alicesprings) - Date 2009-11-03 11:01 - Subject TICKY TICKY! - Security Public

Please take a moment to fill out this unscientific poll, which may have some bearing on the future of qaf_challenges. Or you know, not.

Poll #4543
Open to: All, results viewable to: All

Would you prefer to have all challenge entries posted in one place only?

Would you like to see more challenges incorporating graphics?

Would you like a repeat of past themes?

Would you like to have a team challenge, with 2 or more participants tackling each theme?

Do you leave comments on entries? Why?

Would you like to post your own entries?

There is usually about 4-5 weeks given to participants before entries are due.

Readers, would you prefer to keep the challenges anonymous?

Your fave challenge so far, and why?